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Questions regarding helmet ratings for Auto-X

Hey guys.

I'm going to purchase a new helmet for the auto-cross events this year and have questions about the Snell rating. In Marc's Registration Guide, he mentions that I'll need a 2005 or higher SNELL approved helmet. I found a site that lists the expiration dates and it would appear that the SNELL 2005 helmets expire in 2017. Is that correct? If that's the case, I should purchase a SNELL 2010 (which expires in 2022), right??

Also, does it matter if it's SA rated and not M rated? Can I get away with an M rated helmet?

Re: Questions regarding helmet ratings for Auto-X

Hi Cory, it's great to hear from you. I'm looking forward to racing together this summer, see if you can convince Steve to come out as well! I would deffinitley recommend a Snell 2015 helmet in order to get the most out of your purchase. If you're looking to shop local, talk to Larry at Excalibur and tell him you're a member of the Autosport Club looking to buy a helmet for autox - he may give you a deal.